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Reference: 58644

Date Added: 9 December 2016
Closing Date: 18 December 2016

Job Title: News Briefing Editor (very early morning) US, UK, Europe

Working For: newsfirst

Location: London

Salary: £80 per shift. Each shift is 4 hours (part-time)

Length of Contract:

Job Details

Newsfirst provides media briefings and analysis to some of the most high profile businesses and institutions in the world. It’s a 24/7 operation with a forward-thinking and dedicated team based in locations all around the globe.

We’re looking for a reliable and news savvy editor to write comprehensive briefings for a 7.30am deadline. Working from home, you'll work between 4am and 8am to support our 7 day rota.

We're looking for intelligence, an ability to work to strict deadlines and a passion for current and international affairs.

Training will be given but we expect you to have:
- Excellent knowledge of international and current affairs.
- Experience writing reports, articles or briefings with the ability to recognise and prioritise news stories.
- Attention to detail, a high work rate and an ability to meet strict daily deadlines.
- Must have native level spoken and written English.

Applications from EU citizens are welcome.

Closing Date: 18 December 2016

Interview/Start Dates

You will be required to carry out a test and a short phone interview at a suitably convenient date.

Application Details

To apply, please send your CV and a covering email to vselby-jerrold@themediabrief.co.uk.

Website: http://www.themediabrief.com

Additional Notes

12 December 2016: this ad has been removed before the closing date as enough applications have already been received.